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Niederkappel: Donauschlingenweg

Starting place: 4133 Niederkappel
Destination: 4133 Niederkappel

Short description:

"Haichenbach ruin", "Nature Trail Donauschlinge"


Recommended season:
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
Properties:
  • Loop
  • Scenic
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Geological highlights
  • Botanical highlights

Description:

INTERESTING POINTS ALONG THE WAY:

Legendary cultural life:



  • Mühlviertler Dom Mon – Sun 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

  • Rudolf Kirchschläger Center, advance registration requested

  • Haichenbach ruin


Nature & movement:



  • Nature Trail Donauschlinge: sturdy footwear


 


SPIRITUAL HIKING ON THE DONAUSTEIG:


Mühlviertler Dom / Haichenbach ruin / Nature Trail
The Donauschlinge is considered one of the natural wonders in Upper Austria and along the 2,888 km long Danube, which can be admired from the Haichenbach castle ruin. Along the Danube bank and the Nature Trail Donauschlinge, a unique, untouched animal and plant world can be walked through here. "Every day offers a great opportunity to leave old paths and take a new direction."



  • I experience the Danube from the north side and enjoy a grand view.

  • Marveling at the wonderful impressions of nature, inhaling the beauty.

  • The Danube does not always flow straightforwardly; it has found its way where it was possible to pass.

  • What could that mean for me?

Directions:

From Niederkappel (place to stop) continue over meadows and woods through the hilly highlands to Dorf, past the "Kerschbaumerbankerl" – one of the most beautiful viewpoints – to the Haichenbach ruin with observation tower. From there over the Danube slopes to Au (place to stop at the snack station). Then continue along the left bank of the Danube downstream to the "Nature Trail Donauschlinge", where you can walk through a unique, untouched animal and plant world. Past a disused quarry and the village of Grafenau, after a possible detour to the Gasthaus Gierlinger, return to Niederkappel.

Tip:

  • The "Mühlviertler Dom" (built 1891) Impressive church in the Neo-Renaissance style, baptismal church of former Federal President Rudolf Kirchschläger


  • Discovery journeys with a tasty stop! This route leads directly past the following culinary partner:
    Donautaler Mostkellerei



Safety guidelines:

The nature trail is a pure hiking trail with cable protection. Absolutely no cycling allowed here. Attention: No possibility to push your bike either!

Equipment:

Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy footwear

Additional information:

Niederkappel Municipal Office
Main Street 12
4133 Niederkappel 
Tel.: 0043(0)7286/85 55 Fax:30
gemeinde@niederkappel.at
www.niederkappel.at


DONAUSTEIG HOST ALONG THE ROUTE:
Gasthof Gierlinger "Donauparadies"
Grafenau 17, 4131 Obermühl, Tel.: +43 7286 7213, www.gasthof-gierlinger.at
- Fish grill plate or steak with a good glass of wine
- 18 beds

OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS ALONG THE ROUTE:
Organic farm Ramesedt, Dorf 10, Niederkappel, Tel.: +43 7286 8116, 16 beds


Snack station Grafenauerl, Grafenau 3, Niederkappel, Tel.: + 43 680 55 22 717

Starting place: 4133 Niederkappel
Destination: 4133 Niederkappel

duration: 6h 30m
length: 19,3 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 473m
Altitude difference (downhill): 473m

Lowest point: 280m
Highest point: 604m
difficulty: medium
condition: medium
panoramic view: Dreamtour

Paths covering:
Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Hiking trail

Starting point: Niederkappel - village square
Destination: Niederkappel - village square

further information:
  • Flatly
  • Board possible

Accessibility / arrival

Getting there
Car: from Linz: B127 via Ottensheim to Neufelden - Lembach im Mühlkreis - Niederkappel

Train: Westbahn to Linz - Mühlkreisbahn to Neufelden - taxi or bus to Niederkappel www.oebb.at


Ship: www.donauschiffahrt.de


Public Transit
Next train station: Neufelden

Local buses: www.ooevv.at


Parking
Place Niederkappel directly at the village square
Travelling by public transport
Route planner for independent travellers
  • Suitable for groups
  • Suitable for single travelers
  • Suitable for friends
  • Suitable for couples
Most economical season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn

Please get in touch for more information.

Niederkappel: Donauschlingenweg
Gemeinde Niederkappel
Hauptstraße 12
4133 Niederkappel

Phone +43 43 7277 - 800
Fax machine +43 732 7277 - 804
E-Mail gemeinde@niederkappel.at
Web www.donauregion.at/niederkappel
Web www.donauregion.at
https://www.donauregion.at/niederkappel
http://www.donauregion.at

We speak the following languages

German